Sales Pitch Project
Timeline
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February 24, 2025Experience start
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March 1, 2025Kick-off meeting
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March 22, 2025Mid check-in
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April 12, 2025Final presentation
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April 12, 2025Experience end
Timeline
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February 24, 2025Experience start
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March 1, 2025Kick-off meeting
By this date, you should have had your kick-off meeting with your employer. Check off this milestone if this has been completed!
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March 22, 2025Mid check-in
Check in with your professor and employer with your progress and any help you may need. Describe what work you have completed so far.
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April 12, 2025Final presentation
At this point, your final presentation is due. If you have completed your final presentation, submit this milestone as complete!
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April 12, 2025Experience end
Experience scope
Categories
Communications Sales strategySkills
negotiation strategies communication marketing meeting facilitation sales presentations business proposals non-verbal communication persuasive communication salesThis experience is designed for learners who are going through the Advanced Sales Communication course, equipping them with skills in persuasive sales presentations, effective meeting facilitation, and formal business proposal writing. Learners will apply their knowledge of negotiation strategies, cultural diversity competencies, and non-verbal communication to real-world projects. This experience aims to bridge classroom learning with practical applications, preparing learners to engage with industry professionals and contribute to sales and marketing initiatives.
Learners
The main goal of this project is for students to create a sales pitch deck while also developing essential skills in communication, collaboration, and project management with peers and the employer. The outcomes include but are not limited to:
Develop and deliver persuasive sales presentations.
Plan, participate in, and conduct effective meetings.
Demonstrate active listening skills while educating customers to ensure understanding.
Plan, organize, and create a pitch deck.
Demonstrate strategies of sales negotiation.
Project timeline
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February 24, 2025Experience start
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March 1, 2025Kick-off meeting
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March 22, 2025Mid check-in
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April 12, 2025Final presentation
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April 12, 2025Experience end
Timeline
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February 24, 2025Experience start
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March 1, 2025Kick-off meeting
By this date, you should have had your kick-off meeting with your employer. Check off this milestone if this has been completed!
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March 22, 2025Mid check-in
Check in with your professor and employer with your progress and any help you may need. Describe what work you have completed so far.
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April 12, 2025Final presentation
At this point, your final presentation is due. If you have completed your final presentation, submit this milestone as complete!
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April 12, 2025Experience end
Project Examples
Requirements
- Develop a sales presentation for a new product launch
- Develop a presentation on effective meeting techniques for sales teams
- Evaluate and suggest improvements for a company's customer interaction preferences
- Assess the role of non-verbal communication in a specific sales scenario
- Propose strategies to align sales approaches with customer corporate culture
- Develop a sales script for handling common customer objections
- Create a customer onboarding guide for new clients
Additional company criteria
Companies must answer the following questions to submit a match request to this experience:
Are there any specific resources or support that learners will need to complete the project successfully?
Will you be able to provide a dedicated contact person who is available for [weekly/bi-weekly] sessions to address students' questions and respond to periodic messages throughout the project?
The project work is focused on a physical product rather than a service. Please confirm if you agree with this approach.
Timeline
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February 24, 2025Experience start
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March 1, 2025Kick-off meeting
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March 22, 2025Mid check-in
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April 12, 2025Final presentation
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April 12, 2025Experience end
Timeline
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February 24, 2025Experience start
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March 1, 2025Kick-off meeting
By this date, you should have had your kick-off meeting with your employer. Check off this milestone if this has been completed!
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March 22, 2025Mid check-in
Check in with your professor and employer with your progress and any help you may need. Describe what work you have completed so far.
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April 12, 2025Final presentation
At this point, your final presentation is due. If you have completed your final presentation, submit this milestone as complete!
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April 12, 2025Experience end